Liquefied 1-Butene (Butylene-1)

Liquefied 1-butene is a petroleum-derived gaseous hydrocarbon with the formula C4H8, classified under HTS 2711.14.00.30 as butylene due to its butylene chemical structure. It is commonly used as a monomer in the production of polyethylene and other polymers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2901.21.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If greater than 95% pure and not liquefied for fuel use

Highly pure acyclic hydrocarbons like 1-butene classified as chemical products in Chapter 29 when not treated as petroleum gases.

2711.12.00Same rate: 25%

If primarily butadiene content exceeds butylene

Mixtures dominated by butadiene fall under the specific butadiene subheading rather than butylene.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 25%

If imported as prepared polymer feedstock additive

Chemical preparations containing butylene as an additive may classify under mixtures rather than pure gaseous hydrocarbons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity and composition via ISO 3405 distillation tests to confirm >50% butylene content for classification

Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and ensure cryogenic storage compliance during transport

Avoid misclassification as propane/butanes (2711.13) by providing detailed hydrocarbon analysis certificates